
Aza Finance
OperatingEnabling businesses to grow past their borders through safe and affordable FX and cross-border money transfer solutions.
- Financial Exchanges
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Grant
- Founded 2013
- azafinance.com ↗
- Total raised
- $65M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $100K
- Grant
- Rounds
- 9
- since 2013
- Employees
- 101-250
About Aza Finance
AZA Finance is an established provider of currency trading solutions which accelerate global access to frontier markets through an innovative infrastructure. By leveraging cutting edge technology in our flagship products, TransferZero and BFX, AZA is able to significantly lower the cost and increase the speed of business payments to and from frontier markets. TransferZero is our B2B2C product, which provides both wholesale currency purchase and retail settlement via our robust API. BFX is our B2B over-the-counter platform for businesses with wholesale currency needs, especially those paying partners and suppliers.
Aza Finance funding9 rounds
All 9 rounds →Aza Finance has raised $65M across 9 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $100K Grant announced 16 Oct 2024, led by Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize Program.
- $20MSeries BSeries B, $20M, $20M raised to date
- $100KGrantGrant, $100K, $20.1M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round
Who has invested in Aza Finance
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2024 | Aza Finance Grant16 Oct 2024 Led by Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize Program | $100K | |
| 29 Apr 2021 | Aza Finance Series B29 Apr 2021 | Not disclosed | $20M |
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Aza Finance founders & team
- Charlene ChenDirector
- Teresia KairuCOO
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Frequently asked about Aza Finance
- Where is Aza Finance based and when was it founded?
- Aza Finance is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2013.
- How much funding has Aza Finance raised?
- Aza Finance has raised $65M across 9 funding rounds. Its latest, a $100K Grant, was announced on 16 Oct 2024.
- Who has invested in Aza Finance?
- Backers include Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize Program.
- What sector is Aza Finance in?
- Aza Finance operates in Financial Exchanges, Financial Services and Payments.